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Restricting rentals

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presented to a city-appointed task force. Day added the new zoning ordinance will offer clarity on short-term rental uses that was previ- ously not present when the comprehensive zoning ordinance was adopted in 2015. “There was a need to communicate clear expec- tations for short-term rentals,” Day said.

prior to the adoption of a temporary one-year ban enacted last May will be allowed to continue so long as property owners keep listing the property on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo. In developing short-term rental regulations, city staff examined requirements for 24 Texas cities and 37 municipalities outside the state and vetted them to make sure they were “Texas-worthy,” Director of Planning Christina Day said. The options were

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

After deliberating potential policies for nearly two years, Plano City Council adopted regulations in April prohibiting new short-term rentals in the city’s single-family neighborhoods. The new restrictions require property owners to register short-term rentals with the city and limits where they are allowed. Rentals operating

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Local Good Coffee Co. now open (Page 6-9)

Transportation: Work on Legacy Drive underway (Page 11)

Events: Local museum celebrates Juneteenth (Page 18)

Guide: Check out preschool options in north Plano (Page 19)

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5 EoS Fitness The new 43,000-square-foot gym in the Preston Parker Crossing shopping center features a variety of cardio and strength training machines. The gym also includes a pool, hot tub, saunas, a green turf functional training area, a recovery space and more amenities. • Opened April 26 • 3500 Preston Road, Ste. 100, Plano • www.eosfitness.com 6 Dallas Nail Bar The business offers manicures, nail enhancements, pedicures and a variety of other spa services, including facials. • Opened March 25 • 8408 Preston Road, Ste. 310, Plano • 214-407-8482 7 The NOW Massage The boutique franchise provides high-quality massages and custom enhancements that offer relaxation and healing. This is the business’s sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. • Opened in mid-April

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15TH ST. 3 Scooter’s Coffee The new drive-thru coffee shop is located near the Tom Thumb at the southwest corner of Alma Drive and Hedgcoxe Road. Scooter’s serves a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks along with smoothies, teas, breakfast 1 4 T H ST.

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1 NerdsToGo The business focuses on providing small businesses with tailored IT solutions and cybersecurity services. Services include computer and IT support, network services and 24/7 help desk support. On-site visits and remote assistance are provided. • Opened April 18 • 2801 W. Parker Road, Ste. 5, Plano • www.nerdstogo.com/plano-tx 2 Collective Health The San Francisco-based company helps employees and companies “understand, navigate and pay for health care,” according to the release. The new Plano office has around 100 employees, and the company sees it as an “important hub” to further support Spanish-speaking clients. • Opened April 23

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8 Gloria’s Latin Cuisine The new 9,200-square-foot restaurant will feature an upscale bar and a large outdoor dining area, and is set to replace Gloria’s Frisco location. Gloria’s offers a variety of Salvadorian and Tex-Mex dishes, and is known for its bean dip and margaritas. • Opening in 2025

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• 7795 Alma Drive, Plano • www.scooterscoffee.com

4 Smart Data Solutions The Minnesota-based technology company provides healthcare process automation and interoperability solutions, according to a news release from the City of Plano. Smart Data Solutions opened its Center of Engineering and Technology office in Plano’s Legacy business park area. • Opened May 1 • 5445 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.sdata.us

• 8601 Preston Road, Plano • www.gloriascuisine.com

9 Kati Roll Company The New York-based Indian street food restaurant will serve a variety of flatbread rolls, Indo-Tibetan dumplings called momos, Indian yogurt smoothies, sides and desserts. The Kati Roll Company opened its first Texas location in Dallas in April.

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12 Bamboo House Dallas The Asian restaurant celebrated its one-year anniversary in April. Bamboo House serves a variety of Chinese dishes. • 2301 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 195, Plano • www.bamboohousedallas.com

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10 Perfect Ten Smile New co-owners Catherine More and Lauren Thompson took over the business that provides professional teeth whitening services on April 1. Perfect Ten provides services ranging from light touch-ups to intense whitenings, and offers on-site whitening services for groups of five or more, More said. The business is

Closings

13 Habitat for Humanity Collin County ReStore The discount store sold home decor and home improvement products that were donated by community members. There is a second location at 2060 Couch Drive in McKinney that is still open. • Closed March 2 • 2060 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.restorecollincounty.com 14 Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse The eatery served a variety of barbecue and southern dishes, including brisket, pork belly, fried catfish and more. Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse opened in 2019. • Closed April 4

located inside of Sola Salon Studios. • 3405 Midway Road, Ste. 420, Plano • www.perfecttensmile.com

15 The Local Good Coffee Co. The coffee shop is part of a coalition of nonprofit and for-profit organizations created by Chase Oaks Church. The Local Good Coffee Co. serves locally brewed coffee and food from local businesses and has pickleball courts and an outdoor event space. • Opened April 20 • 201 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.localgoodcoffee.com

11 SugaringLA The business is set to open a new location in the Shops at Legacy. Construction on the new location is set to begin in July and finish in August, according to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. SugaringLA provides hair removal services for men and women. • 5700 Legacy Drive, Ste. 3A, Plano • www.sugaringla.com

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6 Foot Solutions The business crafts custom prescribed orthotics and supplies supportive footwear. • Opening late May • 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 257, Plano • www.footsolutions.com

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The Stitchhouse The business is now open in Richardson’s Arapaho Central Park shopping mall after relocating from Plano. The specialty sewing store sells sewing machines, equipment and embroidery designs. The Stitchhouse was previously located at 605 18th St. in Plano. • 1002 N. Central Expressway, Richardson • www.shopstitchhouse.com

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3 Won BBQ The menu features a variety of options, such as soups, stews, hot pots, rice dishes, noodle dishes and grilled items. • Opened March 31

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1 Pickleball Kingdom The 40,000-square-foot indoor pickleball facility at the southwest corner of Custer Road and 15th Street features 15 indoor courts, a food and beverage cafe, an internet lounge and pickleball classes. • Opened April 26 • 1301 Custer Road, Ste. 200, Plano • www.pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/plano-tx 2 Ewing VinFast The automotive dealership sells cars from Vietnam- based manufacturer VinFast. Ewing VinFast of Plano will immediately begin selling the VinFast VF 8 and VF 9, all-electric SUVs, with plans to add the VF 6 and VF 7 models when they become available later this year. • Opened April 15 • 1575 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.ewingvinfast.com

7 Walmart The store at the northwest corner of Coit Road and Mapleshade Lane is set to add a fuel station. Construction on the fueling station is scheduled to begin on Sept. 3, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 19, 2025, according to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

• 1301 Custer Road, Ste. 360, Plano • www.facebook.com/wonbbqtx

4 Beem Light Spa The business offers various light therapy solutions, including infrared saunas, chromotherapy and red light therapy. Light therapies are meant to reduce stress, remove toxins and relieve pain, among other benefits. • Opened in mid-March • 2100 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.beemlightsauna.com/west-plano

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8 Einstein Bros. Bagels Construction on the new bagel shop is set to start this July and finish in February 2025, according to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Einstein Bros. serves individual bagels in various flavors, and the cafe will have breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. • 565 Coit Road, Ste. 505, Plano • www.einsteinbros.com

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9 Enterprise The current NTB National Tire and Battery is set to be converted into an Enterprise car rental location, according to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction on the location is set to begin in June and finish in October. • 1801 N. Central Expressway, Plano • www.enterprise.com 10 Plano ISD Administration Building The building is set for a variety of renovations to its ceilings, office areas and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Work is set to start in June and finish in December, according to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • 2700 W. 15th St., Plano • www.pisd.edu 11 Activate Games The business celebrated its one-year anniversary in Plano on April 19. Activate offers a large variety of high- tech games that blend digital and physical activities. A visit can last 75 minutes, with games taking anywhere from 1-3 minutes each. Scores are tracked throughout a visit by using an electronic wristband. • 5013 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.activate.games

City of Plano Residents may soon see the region’s first all-electric trash collection truck on their road. The city unveiled the truck during a press conference April 25. The new trash truck is the latest addition to Plano’s “clean fleet,” a collection of 22 electric and hybrid vehicles the city utilizes across multiple departments. • www.plano.gov/2193/meet-the-clean-fleet

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12 BT Furnishings The company sells furniture and accessories and is closing all four of its stores in North Texas. • Closing date TBD

14 Frozen Bliss Daiquiris & Grill The restaurant features a daiquiri menu split into three categories: smooth, 50/50 and strong. Menu items include Tickle Me Pink, which is a smooth option and is a blend of strawberry and piña colada; and Texas Oil, which is a strong option consisting of Long Island and Island Sunset flavors. The food menu features wings, chicken tenders and more. • Opened March 20 • 3509 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 160, Plano • www.frozenblissdaiquiris.com

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13 Plano Co-Op The business in downtown Plano closed at the end of April. Plano Co-Op opened in March 2023, and featured both a bookstore called Bibliobar and a vintage clothing store called Vintage Gnomey. • Closed in late April

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Regional officials to seek traffic relief North Texas officials hope to launch a federally funded pilot program to help relieve congestion along several corridors in the region, including US 75. What’s happening? The North Central Texas Council of Gov- ernments intends to apply for a federal grant after action from the Regional Transporta- tion Council during an April 11 meeting. If awarded, the grant funds would be used to create a smartphone application that would offer incentives to change travel behavior on US 75, I-635E, I-35W, I-35E and I-30. The NCTCOG will apply for $20 million in federal grant money to fund the project and will use transportation development credits to meet the nonfederal match requirement.

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Work underway along Legacy Drive

Program engineering manager, said the Legacy Corridor project, which includes improvements at Legacy Drive’s intersections with Independence Parkway, Custer Road and K Avenue, will include additional right- and left-turn lanes, and improve- ments to traffic signals and pedestrian areas. A separate project at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Hedgcoxe Road focuses on a lane offset to the right of turning lanes, he added. Construction at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Independence Parkway began in March and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The project at Legacy Drive and Hedgcoxe Road should be finished in May.

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Plano ISD updates projected budget for 2024-25 school year

District approves teacher, staff raises Plano ISD teachers and staff will see raises heading into next school year following approval of the district’s compensation plan. What happened The PISD board of trustees approved during its April 2 meeting a 3% raise for current teachers and staff as well as a salary increase for new teachers for the 2024-25 school year. The starting salary of $61,000 for first- year teachers is an increase from $60,002 in 2023. The 3% raises for current staff and teachers is on par with the raises the district approved before this school year. Raises for hourly employees in hard-to-fill positions, including bus drivers, will also be increased, PISD Chief of Employee Services Duana Kindle said.

Commission OKs request for apartments The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission rec- ommended approval of amendments to planned development stipulations for Legends at Chase Oaks during its April 15 meeting. For a third time since 2020, an update to the planned development will head to Plano City Council. The context According to city documents, planned develop- ment stipulations were put in place to maintain a park-like setting and a similar density to that of a townhome neighborhood for the property that is now home to the Legends at Chase Oaks apartment complex. The proposed density can be as high as 12 units per acre, which is below other neighboring apartment complexes, Michael Farahnik, executive vice president of leasing and risk management at StarPoint Properties, said.

Plano ISD projected revenue sources, 2024-25

Property taxes: 91.4% Federal funding: 1.3%

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Plano City Council authorized funding for a citywide traffic study during its March 25 meeting. City-hired consultants are expected to conduct a citywide traffic study in Plano that will analyze traffic counts and turning counts at various sites throughout the city. Plano City Council approved nearly $495,000 with Lee Engineering—a traffic engineering firm—to pay for the study during its March 25 meeting. The gist According to city documents, the study will collect data over seven-day and 24-hour intervals along 357 roadway segments within Plano. Morning, midday and evening turning counts will be analyzed from 293 intersections in the city.

Instruction: 64.4% Nonstudent support: 12.1% Administration: 2.3%

Student support: 12.2%

School leadership: 6.8% Other: 2.2%

Plano ISD staff provided an update on its pro- jected budget for next school year as the process nears approval. The overview The district is currently projecting a $37 million budget shortfall for the 2024-25 school year, according to a presentation during the April 2 PISD board of trustees meeting. Deputy Superintendent Johnny Hill said that PISD has projected a budget shortfall for each of the last seven school years, and the district has always ended the year with a deficit. “We amend the budget throughout the year, and we’re always looking for ways to improve that bottom line,” he said.

In 2020, StarPoint Properties, a California-based real estate firm, requested to add 124 additional multifamily units, add more amenities and renovate existing apartments, which was rejected by council. A similar request with slight changes to building setbacks and the amenities was rejected by council again in 2022, per city documents. Farahnik said the development of the property has focused on primarily adding two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, which are more geared toward families. That type of housing inventory is missing in the area, he added. The company also plans to add two dog parks, expand the current clubhouse and renovate exist- ing units as part of its $25 million to $30 million redevelopment effort.

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Zooming in The majority of PISD’s $549.99 million of expenses are projected to go toward instruction. Across all functions, 83.1% of the projected expen- ditures will be spent on payroll. A 3% raise for all staff was also approved during its April 2 meeting. Around 91.4% of PISD’s revenues are projected to come from property taxes, but 23.4% of that will go toward the district’s recapture payment, which redistributes property tax dollars to districts the state deems property poor.

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and upskill workers through some of our program- ming, and that’s important to our companies.” Diving in deeper Many of Plano’s workforce gaps come at entry level positions. Plano’s population has gotten older on average, with the median age in the city increasing from 36.7 to 38.9 from 2012-2022. Over that same time period, the percent of Plano citizens that are over 60 increased from 12% to 19.7%. North Texas-based realtor Pamela Harrison added that high interest rates and home prices have “knocked many first time buyers out of the market.” According to data from Collin County Area Realtors, the median cost of a home sold in Plano in 2015 was $287,000. In March 2024, the median home price in Plano was $511,750. Rent prices are also on the rise—they went up 37% from 2017-2023, according to MRI Apartment Data.

“The work these companies are starting to do to put our region on the map for tech workers is really important,” Marsalis said. “And so we want to help support growing that talent to meet the needs of those companies.” The chamber already works to support the Plano workforce, but Marsalis said that the foundation will allow them to “take it a step further” to provide more long term programs. Marsalis said the foundation will allow the chamber to set up pipelines that will help fill workforce deficiencies long term through its talent advancement network. “We’ll be working more intentionally with Plano ISD and our higher education partners to grow that talent that our business community needs,” she said. “We’re in a great region for business, but we don’t have some of the natural attractions that attract talent—like mountains or beaches. But what we do have in our toolbox is the ability to grow

With the launch of a new nonprofit organiza- tion, the Plano Chamber of Commerce is opening up its options to help support local businesses. The big picture The Plano Works Leadership Foundation, a 501c3, will open up funding options and resources that the chamber generally wouldn’t have access to, Plano Chamber of Commerce President Kelle Marsalis said. Marsalis added that the foundation will function as a “complement” to the work the chamber already does. “The foundation gives us an entity that gives the chamber the ability to really do more impactful work,” she said. One aspect that the foundation will help with is workforce development, especially in sectors that have a need for more workers, such as tech and education, Marsalis said.

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Harrison said that many homeowners are also hesitant to sell, because they have good interest rates and don’t want to take on a higher rate. Looking ahead Beyond the work the Plano Works Leadership Foundation plans to do to help fill workforce gaps, the foundation will also provide resources for women-, minority- and veteran-owned small busi- nesses through the Plano United Business Program. Those resources include the chamber’s small busi- ness development center, chamber and business mentors and more. Marsalis said the chamber already has one cohort from the program and is working to launch a second as the foundation grows. “We’re looking at the businesses that are ready to take the next growth step but may have a challenge holding them back,” Marsalis said. “We can help them find the resources they need.” More information on the Plano Works Leadership Foundation can be found on the Plano Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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Restricting rentals

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

The overview

Police calls for service at single-family residences from July 2022-June 2023

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The study of short-term rentals in the city began after direction from Plano City Council in November 2022 and included approval of a one- year interim ban of new short-term rentals in May 2023 while the study was ongoing. City officials were spurred to action by residents in the community, who have been calling for council to take action on short-term rentals for more than a year. Among the top complaints to police against short-term rentals were parties, excessive noise and trash being left out, Director of Neighborhood Services Curtis Howard said. Plano staff also used the collection of point-in- time data from Deckard Technologies throughout the study, which identified a total of 464 operational short-term rentals when the one- year interim ban went into effect. Council also appointed 22 members of the community to a short-term rental task force in May 2023, which met from June through February. Day said city officials examined short-term rental regulations in other cities, which were used to craft language for Plano’s regulations. She added the entire process followed rigorous data collection and public vetting, both of which have been tools other cities have used to successfully enact short-term rental regulations.

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the Plano chapter of the Texas Neighborhood Coalition. “It is irrevocable and unenforceable.” Additionally, Howard said city staff are creating a training program for short-term rental operators that would highlight potential issues with human trafficking as well as provide information on city and state laws. He added that the registration ordinance gives the city the tools it needs to address any problematic properties. “If they continue to be a problem, we have the ability to suspend their registration,” Howard said.

Council elected to adopt regulations limiting new short-term rentals almost entirely to multifamily complexes and nonresidential zoning districts that allow for new housing development. Members of the community also claimed there was a potential for litigation if council proceeded with a less-strict recommendation from the planning and zoning commission, and allowed prospective rental owners to apply for a specific- use permit. “The planning and zoning proposal would open the city to a multitude of unintended and dire consequences,” said Bill France, president of

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Corey Reinaker, who has operated a short- term rental for seven years, said the regulations could impact his ability to make extra income and afford a home in Plano. “There was never any data presented to the task force by the city saying there was a prob- lem with people renting out a spare bedroom,” Reinaker said. He also raised concerns about the economic feasibility of the registration requirements, such as the $1 million liability insurance cover- age and $300 annual registration, for operators.

Several Plano residents, including those with the Texas Neighborhood Coalition, rallied against new short-term rentals in neighbor- hoods for more than a year. “I don’t trust the market to determine the proliferation of short-term rentals,” resident John Bourke said. Council considered a recommendation from the planning and zoning commission but opted to ban new short-term rentals from most neigh- borhoods because of concerns about potential legal trouble.

To be allowed to operate within Plano, short-term rental owners will need to register with the city by Aug. 1 to be in compliance when registration requirements take effect. Howard said city staff will likely rely on information provided by Deckard Technologies and registration applications to monitor compliance in Plano. “It’s about being good neighbors, [and] making sure that the owners have every opportunity to be successful and develop good relationships in the neighborhood,” Day said.

"I don’t think it’s fair for us to charge the same registration fees to owner-occupied rentals that

"We should not have new short- term rentals in single-family neighborhoods; I don’t think that’s a compatible use." ANTHONY RICCIARDELLI, PLANO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 1

More information on the registration process for existing short-term rentals to remain in operation can be found online.

are renting out one room for as little as $28 a night." JULIE HOLMER, PLANO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 7

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Last year’s Juneteenth Celebration doubled as a grand reopening for the Plano African American Museum, which was shut down for more than a decade before sisters Areail, Dollie and Toni Thomas worked to revive it back in 2023. And after a full year in operation, Dollie Thomas says the Juneteenth Celebration will be “bigger and better” than last year. What’s happening The Juneteenth festivities will begin with a celebration and parade on June 22. The parade will start at Haggard Park and nish at the museum in the Douglass Community, a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Plano, where celebra- tions will continue. The state champion Plano East boys’ basketball team is set to lead the parade, which will also feature a car show, a procession of horses and other community organizations. The museum is also hosting the Plano Urban Music Festival on June 29 in McCall Plaza in downtown Plano. The Thomas’s are hoping to welcome people from across the community at the celebration. “We always say, Juneteenth is about celebrating everybody’s freedom,” Dollie said. “We want everyone in Plano to come together.” How we got here The Plano African American Museum was originally started by Ben Thomas in 2006 before it closed in 2011. The museum stayed vacant until Ben Thomas’ daughters worked for months to refurbish the museum and reopen it last year. Areail, Dollie and Toni, can now be found in rocking chairs on the museum’s front porch. The Thomas’s are natives of the Douglass community, but none of them have any experience working in a museum. Areail has called the rst year of operating a “learn- ing experience.” “It’s taken a lot of stick-to-itiveness to not give up,” she said. And it’s a passion for what the museum provides that has given them that persistence. “We have a story that needs to be told, and it needs to be told in a way where people will listen and not turn away,” Dollie said. “Even if we get down to $0, each of us is going to have to pick a bill Plano Juneteenth celebration to feature parade, music, more

From left, Toni, Dollie and Areail Thomas reopened the Plano African American Museum in 2023.

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The Plano African American Museum is located in the Douglass Community in downtown Plano.

to pay, because we will never close again. It’s just that important. That’s how I feel and that’s how I want everyone to feel about it.” Toni added that she’s seen a strong response from the community that she’s hoping will grow as the museum continues to establish itself. “We love this community, we love this city and we’ve been here all our lives,” Toni said. “I think people are slowly starting to trust and appreciate what’s going on here.” Looking ahead The Thomas sisters have big plans for the muse- um’s future, including expansions to the space and programming. “We want to be on everybody’s lips,” Dollie said. “We’re going to be the biggest little museum in North Texas.” The Plano African American Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and is free to the public. More information on the current exhibit and a link to donate to the museum can be found on its website.

The museum features exhibits and information on the history of the African American in Plano.

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Education Preschool Guide

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2024

This list is not comprehensive and only features schools north of Parker Road. Check out our Plano South E-edition on www.communityimpact.com for south Plano preschool options.

Alpha Montessori School • 4815 Rasor Blvd., Plano • www.alphamontessoridfw.com Ark Adventure Preschool • 3100 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.arkadventure.org

Custer Road Christian Day School • 6601 Custer Road, Plano • www.custerroadchristiandayschool.com Discovery Montessori Academy • 9105 Custer Road, Plano • www.tydiscoverymontessori.com Learning Cube Academy • 3425 Ashington Lane, Plano • www.lcaplano.co The Learning Experience • 8744 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.thelearningexperience.com/centers/plano

Pebblecreek Montessori School • 8104 Coit Road, Plano • www.pebblecreekmontessori.com Plano Day School • 3705 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.planodayschool.com Preston Meadow Lutheran • 6801 Coit Road, Plano • www.pmlc.org/preschool TLC Schools • 5200 Hedgcoxe Road, Plano • www.tlcschools.com Windhaven Academy • 5900 Communications Parkway, Plano • www.windhavenacademy.com

Canyon Creek Day School • 6308 Stonewood Drive, Plano • www.canyoncreekdayschool.com Centennial Montessori Academy • 9720 Coit Road, Ste. 111, Plano • www.centennialmontessoritx.com Children’s Garden Montessori Academy • 8565 Gratitude Trail, Plano • www.cgmacademy.com

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